Research — Business environment
How Benefits Influence Entrepreneurship in the U.S.
An examination of how health insurance, retirement plans, and other employment-linked benefits affect the decision to leave a job and build a business.
Executive summary · Updated October 2025 · Companion to Episode 007
Executive summary
What this report examines
An examination of how health insurance, retirement plans, and other employment-linked benefits affect the decision to leave a job and build a business.
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Which benefits weigh most heavily in the decision to start?
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How do founders plan for coverage during volatile early years?
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What options improve portability without adding complexity?
Editorial standard
The complete edition separates evidence, interpretation, and recommendations; cites underlying sources; and identifies material limits in the available data.